Australia pacer Mitchell Starc is among the foreign players who will not return when the Indian Premier League resumes this weekend, while England batter Jos Buttler will miss the playoffs because of the rescheduling.

Mitchell Starc is reportedly not going to return for the remainder of IPL 2025, leaving Delhi Capitals without their pace spearhead at a crucial stage. His absence comes as a major setback as the team pushes for a spot in the playoffs.

Mitchell Starc has opted out of the final phase of the Indian Premier League but most of his Australia teammates will return to India to honour their franchise commitments, according to multiple media reports on Friday.